Best Mexican food in Austin (places, weather, trucks)

[RowdysMom]

Originally Posted by dick1973

What is Pozole?

It's a soup or stew made from hominy - probably traditional stew is not hominy, but that's what it looks/tastes like. Usually has pork in it. Very good, I've only eaten it in New Mexico.

[Jennibc]

Originally Posted by RowdysMom

It's a soup or stew made from hominy - probably traditional stew is not hominy, but that's what it looks/tastes like. Usually has pork in it. Very good, I've only eaten it in New Mexico.

Pozole always has hominy, that's one of the key ingredients. Here's a recipe that gives the basics of what usually go into it.
Pozole Recipe (Mexican pork and hominy stew) | Mexico | Whats4Eats

[JTinTx]

Enchiladas y Mas (on Anderson Ln) has the best enchiladas in North Austin. All their food is great and cheap. They have great margaritas too. Maudie's would probably be my second choice. Maudie's has several locations around town.

[joejitsu]

El Faro Taco Cafe is the best place. Its on Wells Branch.

[achtungpv]

Originally Posted by JTinTx

Enchiladas y Mas (on Anderson Ln) has the best enchiladas...Maudie's would probably be my second choice.

Basically, both use versions of the original "Austin style" enchilada recipe developed by Jorge Arrendondo. E y M is the closest version. He used to own Jorge's on Hancock which was my favorite until it was sold and turned into the West Texas style Jorge's. He also owned AusTexMex which was fantastic and went under. He's had a hand in owning or advising in the kitchen at all these places. I think Casa Garcia in South Austin is also a nephew or cousin of his.

[TexasHorseLady]

The Jorge's on Hancock was the best Mexican food in town until the divorce.

[calel]

I still like Jorge's cheese enchiladas and refried beans.

[RowdysMom]

Originally Posted by calel

I still like Jorge's cheese enchiladas and refried beans.

Me too!

[carlitasway]

Originally Posted by hou17

Who has the best mexican food in Austin for $12 or less per plate? They must have great enchilladas! I'm really looking for somewhere north of downtown, but if you think you have a suggestion that is worthy, let me know!

I like Amaya's Taco Village. It's in the Capital Plaza. 5405 N. IH 35. Very resonable but the wait can be long. I know you want enchiladas, which I think are good there, but the chicken village tacos are to die for.

[hound 109]

Originally Posted by BarbaraMDF

Being Texan, TexMex was what I grew up on. I find Maudie's on N. Lamar very good and not high priced. Good freshly made Margarita's are a suprising plus. Tender chips and OK hot sauce. Generous portions. Desserts OK , but stay away from the Tres Leches cake. OMG...Horrendous!

Chuy's is NOT TexMex, it is NewMexMex. The red sauce is yucky to a Texan.

Papasitas has good food, drinks, ect, and the BEST tres leches cake I've had in Austin, share-able size and beautiful presentation.

I find Maudie's & Pappacita's (from the Houston Papas family) to be very sanitized for gringo consumption. American cheese in their enchiladas (& on other items) & flavorless food (especially for the moderate price).

I prefer down & dirty "joints" like Jardin Corona (either location) or Tapatillo Taqueria for cheap, good Tex/Mex (& also authentic Mex) food with a kick. Authentic white cheese on all their dishes (unless cheddar is otherwise mentioned) & hot sauces that rock. Bonus point that half the diners are Mexican & Mexican/American families.

But then again....I like taco trucks too.